Join us for an intimate evening of poetry as Ophira Adar presents a specially commissioned piece inspired by the rich and often untold stories of Jewish Manchester – from the community’s 18th-century roots to WWII and beyond.

Drawing on objects and testimonies from our museum’s archive, Ophira’s poetry explores enduring themes of spirituality, migration, identity, longing, and belonging. As part of her residency at the museum, she will also offer personal reflections on her creative process and the historical narratives that shaped her work.

The event takes its title from the poetry of Jewish Manchester writer Louis Golding, whose impact on the city’s cultural history is often overlooked. Ophira’s poetry is in dialogue with Golding, inviting us to rediscover an important figure in our cultural past. Join us for an evening of learning, poetic reflection, and reconnection with the history of Jewish Manchester.

The event will be followed by a Q&A with Ophira.

ABOUT OPHIRA ADAR

Ophira Adar is a poet and writer from London with family ties to Manchester. Her poetry investigates questions of identity, spirituality and belonging, often exploring a dialogue between the ancient and the modern, the spoken and the unspoken, the known and the unknown.

Ophira was Highly Commended in the International Book & Pamphlet Competition 2025 by The Poetry Business. Her poetry has been featured in Poetry Wales, Under The Radar, 14 Magazine and Butcher’s Dog. She holds an MA in Writing Poetry from the Poetry School. Her debut poetry pamphlet will be released in 2025 with Black Cat Press.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
This event is suitable for ages 15+. Please note that some poems cover personal stories of Holocaust survival.